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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.81, 1,272.10 and 528.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.81, 1,272.10 and 528.83 is: 729.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.81 : 1,272.10 = 528.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.81/1,272.10 = 528.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.81x = 1,272.10 × 528.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.81x = 672,724.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,724.64/921.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.79

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